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This bill amends Mississippi's Medicaid eligibility law to expand coverage to a new population of adults under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Specifically, it adds a new category of Medicaid recipients: individuals who are under 65 years old, not pregnant, not eligible for Medicare, and have an income at or below 133% of the federal poverty level. These new eligible individuals will receive "benchmark" or "benchmark equivalent" health coverage as defined by federal law. The expansion is part of the ACA's provision to extend Medicaid coverage to low-income adults who previously did not qualify under traditional Medicaid categories. The bill stipulates that the Division of Medicaid will determine eligibility for this new group and that the expanded coverage will take effect on July 1, 2024. This change aims to provide health insurance to more low-income adults who fall into a coverage gap, potentially improving access to healthcare for thousands of Mississippi residents who currently do not qualify for Medicaid or cannot afford private health insurance.

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